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Luke Shivers and Nate Borchardt, left, prepare to trap the Decatur ball handler last Friday night. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Luke Shivers and Nate Borchardt, left, prepare to trap the Decatur ball handler last Friday night. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers’ season comes to an end after loss in the area round

Hunter King
Monday, February 28, 2022
Lampasas lost to the Decatur Eagles in the second round of the playoffs Friday to end the basketball season. The final score was 80-44. The Badgers finished as district and bi-district champions for the first time in five years. Kaeden Crawford led Lampasas in scoring with 16 points in the game.

Hornets lose to Strawn in the second round

Hunter King
Monday, February 28, 2022
The Lometa Hornets competed against the Strawn Greyhounds in the second round of the playoffs last week and lost 75-60. The Hornets were outscored 19-8 in the second quarter, and that created a deficit they could not overcome. “Strawn was the better team tonight.
Nevaeh Stevens dribbles down the left side of midfield against Lake Belton last week. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Nevaeh Stevens dribbles down the left side of midfield against Lake Belton last week. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers shut out Jarrell for district win

Hunter King
Monday, February 28, 2022
The Lady Badgers secured their fourth district win of the year after beating the Jarrell Lady Cougars 3-0 on the road. “We have officially beat our district record from last year, and the girls are so excited,” Lampasas head coach Emma Sharp said.

Badgers fall to Jarrell in district soccer action

Hunter King
Monday, February 28, 2022
The Badgers traveled to Jarrell Friday looking to get back in the win column, but they came up just short. Jarrell took the match 2-1. The Badgers are now 2-8 in district play, but they have seen improvement and had a lot of new faces play throughout the year.

Lady Badgers sending 16 lifters to regional meet

Hunter King
Monday, February 28, 2022
The Lady Badgers have qualified 16 different lifters to compete in the regional powerlifting meet this week. The event will take place Friday in Dublin, where the Lady Badgers will look to put up big numbers and continue to advance.
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Badger Backers

Badger Backers

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Kaeden Crawford squares up in front of an Iowa Park defender before driving to the basket for a layup. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kaeden Crawford squares up in front of an Iowa Park defender before driving to the basket for a layup. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers win bi-district playoff; face Decatur for area championship

Hunter King
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Lampasas will play a second-round basketball playoff game for the second year in a row after beating Iowa Park in Abilene 63-50 to win the bi-district championship. The Badgers jumped out to a quick lead and were up 14-4 in the first quarter, but they could not stretch the lead further than that.
The Lampasas girls’ powerlifting team poses for a photo after a meet earlier this year. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas girls’ powerlifting team poses for a photo after a meet earlier this year. COURTESY PHOTO

Powerlifting team competes in small meet before regionals

Hunter King
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Both the Lampasas boys’ and girls’ powerlifting teams went to San Saba last week to participate in a smaller meet before regional competition begins in March. The boys’ team took 14 lifters.
Bella Lindsey dribbles down the left wing against the Lake Belton Lady Broncos. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Bella Lindsey dribbles down the left wing against the Lake Belton Lady Broncos. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lady Badgers fall to state-ranked team

Hunter King
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Lady Badger soccer team hosted the Lake Belton Lady Broncos for the second time this year and came out on the losing side. The 6-0 loss was a slight improvement over the 7-0 defeat the Lady Badgers suffered on the road earlier this season.
Jonas Anderson prepares to throw a pitch during a scrimmage against Ellison earlier this season. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Jonas Anderson prepares to throw a pitch during a scrimmage against Ellison earlier this season. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers win first regular-season game over Comanche

Hunter King
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Badger baseball traveled to Comanche for the first regular-season game of the year and picked up a 19-8 win. Dylan Sanchez had the win on the mound. Jonas Anderson came on in relief and pitched two innings.
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